Do you miss ireland while you live in london?

RobitTV

Just wondering really, do you guys Miss ireland in ways while you live in london?

and do you love going back to ireland? and how do you feel in london right now have you got used to it?

Just wondering really, thanks.

Mc Kenzie

Hiya!

Off course! well from my own opinion i personally do. I ve been here about 6 months, iv gotten used to it here it was a really important time in my life when i decided to move as im sure it is for a lot of people, it was a new adventure, new beginning when i come home its the most exciting thing i appriciate it more then when i was there i just wanted to leave the small village im from. but i love it strangely.

I havent planned how long ill be here or where ill be next but ireland always has a place in my heart, ..its home and i wont forget who i am and where im from.

But thats just me

who the fug

Besides the banter not much , last time I was home was 20 years ago, and couldn't wait to get out of the place

Fysh

I miss my friends there, but I don't miss living there. I know I'd go bananas if I moved back, because for all that I might miss Tayto or breakfast rolls or being able to wander down the street and bump into three people I know within ten minutes, I couldn't stand to go back to having my entire social life revolve around being in the pub.

It's nice to get back now and then to visit friends or family, but to be honest these days I get over once every few months and that's fine. I've been here over four years now (almost as long as I lived in Cork) and as far as I'm concerned this is home.

Tefral

Im only here about 6 weeks and I have to say I hate every minute of it. I suppose ive only just moved into a house share, and previous to that I was living out of hotel which makes things just ****e.

I have a long term girlfriend back home and thats all I want to do is get back there. Ive a flight booked home almost every weekend.

I know it might look like im not giving myself a chance but ive no choice as I want to see my other half.

Coming back here after xmas was complete torture for me.

Fenny

cronin_j wrote: »

Im only here about 6 weeks and I have to say I hate every minute of it. I suppose ive only just moved into a house share, and previous to that I was living out of hotel which makes things just ****e.

I have a long term girlfriend back home and thats all I want to do is get back there. Ive a flight booked home almost every weekend.

I know it might look like im not giving myself a chance but ive no choice as I want to see my other half.

Coming back here after xmas was complete torture for me.

I think six weeks is a fairly common point to feel homesick and to want to go back. I definitely felt that way once the novelty of being in a new place wore off. I don't think going home every other weekend is that bad in itself, it's just important to enjoy yourself when you're actually in London. If you've just moved into a houseshare and the people are sound, that might be a good start. Have your family/friends/girlfriend visited you in London? I found that was a really nice way of feeling more comfortable here - when friends came over and I got to show them around and see what is a pretty amazing city through fresh eyes. And sometimes having your family over here for a little while makes you realise that it's not necessarily Ireland you're missing, but just people you're close to. It's daunting having to build a new circle away from home, but so many people have done it before! It just takes time.

I'm here about seven months so I still feel a bit out of place at times, and definitely miss family/friends badly. But I'm starting to appreciate that what you put in, you really do get back out. So many amazing things to do pretty much all of the time. I wouldn't go back home, even if it would feel easier to do sometimes.

Doesn't stop me from booking a sneaky Ryanair flight back every while though!

ICANN

I do miss Ireland when I'm here but I actually miss home more when I'm there!! As in when I was home at Christmas I really realised what I was missing as when I'm here I'm able to block out feelings etc!

Viral Vector

I was studying in London for 12 months, back home now!

Missed Tayto and Club Orange the most! :P

Although now I miss Wetherspoons and their amazing prices and the Swan in Clapham!

growler

After 15 years I still miss Ireland regularly, I miss my friends, family, being able to drive to the beach in 10 minutes and not be surrounded by people all the time. I still want to go back someday, but not likely while the country is the way it is, and i hate paying Irish prices!

I never really got homesick as there were 10 of my friends moved here at the same time and our expanded network of irish mates meant that, socially, it was almost like we had never left!

BraziliaNZ

What I miss about Dublin is the lack of crowds compared to this madhouse. And the sea. I used to love cycling in Dublin too it's not the same here.

BraziliaNZ

who the fug wrote: »

Besides the banter not much , last time I was home was 20 years ago, and couldn't wait to get out of the place

Were you visiting your old industrial school or something? Ireland is a lovely place to visit!

who the fug

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

Were you visiting your old industrial school or something? Ireland is a lovely place to visit!

Not if you are in the middle of west cork in winter, no car and everybody your own age has gone

BraziliaNZ

who the fug wrote: »

Not if you are in the middle of west cork in winter, no car and everybody your own age has gone

hmmmm ok I hadn't considered that

LadyMayBelle

I've been here 18 months now and for the first few weeks I was homesick and skint, then got a bit fed up as I had no job, then liked it, then feel deep into hating it and wanting to be anywhere but London. I have found that the past few months have been a lot easier and I have thrown myself into social circumstances I might not necessarily do in Ireland, but I am likely to be here for the forseeable future so best make it work.. I don't live in the most up and coming exciting area (no organic markets here I can tell ya!) but it's cheaper rent wise and we have nice quiet elderly neighbours (!)

I do have days where I get quite down and sad about it, and wonder about the future and will I ever make friends like the ones at home, but more and more when I go home I see people emmigrating out of Ireland so there is less and less holding me there... I walkde down Shop St in Galway and recognised no one!!!

djpbarry

I can't say I've ever felt homesick really. I did feel a bit sad when I was leaving Dublin after Christmas, but I think that was more down to the fact that I felt like I hadn't really spent any quality time with anyone - I could only stay for 5 nights and it felt like I spent the whole time rushing around making sure I saw everyone I had to see.

Generally speaking, I don't think I could pick a favourite between London and Dublin - there are things I like about both and there are things I dislike. Too many to list here. I may end up living back in Dublin at some point, but I don't think I'd be overly disappointed if I never do. That said, I can't really see myself spending the rest of my life in London - too bloody expensive apart from anything else!

old hippy

Been here since 99. Missed home at first but now, I've made London my home for all it's ills and thrills

It's very different now over here; it reminds me of the late 80s when I used to visit; Irish everywhere!

who the fug

old hippy wrote: »

Been here since 99. Missed home at first but now, I've made London my home for all it's ills and thrills

It's very different now over here; it reminds me of the late 80s when I used to visit; Irish everywhere!

Not as bad, not seen any 14/15 year olds yet

old hippy

who the fug wrote: »

Not as bad, not seen any 14/15 year olds yet

who the fug

old hippy wrote: »

You referred to the late eighties and was pointing out the difference is the age

(Worked with a couple of 15/16 year olds on the sites in the late eighties )

The wans coming over are much older

ICANN

who the fug wrote: »

You referred to the late eighties and was pointing out the difference is the age

(Worked with a couple of 15/16 year olds on the sites in the late eighties )

The wans coming over are much older

That sounds like the late 50s and 60s more than the 80s.

who the fug

ICANN wrote: »

That sounds like the late 50s and 60s more than the 80s.

It was still going on though

old hippy

who the fug wrote: »

You referred to the late eighties and was pointing out the difference is the age

(Worked with a couple of 15/16 year olds on the sites in the late eighties )

The wans coming over are much older

Ah, right. I think that sites are more regulated & under the watchful eyes of health & safety, these days.

I didn't automatically make the connection between Irish immigrants and building sites

Alessandra

Sometimes. I miss nights out in Ireland. People ate friendlier so it's easier to get chatting. People here don't branch out of their comfort zone too much.

Miss my family at times but satisfy that by going home sometimes at half term. Can't see myself returning home lOngterm at any point in the near future though.

old hippy

Alessandra wrote: »

Sometimes. I miss nights out in Ireland. People ate friendlier so it's easier to get chatting. People here don't branch out of their comfort zone too much.

Miss my family at times but satisfy that by going home sometimes at half term. Can't see myself returning home lOngterm at any point in the near future though.

I think it depends where you socialise; my local is very friendly. And I've probably met more people over the years who genuinely want to talk than back home. Possibly

I do miss the spontanaeity, though.

Perhaps the boards Londoners should arrange a meet up, eh? Be spontaneous

who the fug

old hippy wrote: »

I think it depends where you socialise; my local is very friendly. And I've probably met more people over the years who genuinely want to talk than back home. Possibly

I do miss the spontanaeity, though.

Perhaps the boards Londoners should arrange a meet up, eh? Be spontaneous

Make sure it be a pub with a snug, so we can manage the split

old hippy

who the fug wrote: »

Make sure it be a pub with a snug, so we can manage the split

Mmm. I can think of one or two around the Notting Hill area...

Fysh

old hippy wrote: »

Perhaps the boards Londoners should arrange a meet up, eh? Be spontaneous

*cough cough*

I.S.T.

Viral Vector wrote: »

I was studying in London for 12 months, back home now!

Missed Tayto and Club Orange the most! :P

Although now I miss Wetherspoons and their amazing prices and the Swan in Clapham!

This little shop in Tooting sells Tayto, Club Orange and all thing Irish!

iamthe43

A very interesting topic, and I’m glad it has been asked…Im in London 12 months now.
There are certain things I miss about home. (Note that I call it home and not Ireland)
I miss my family, especially my parents. I miss my friends. I miss the area I come from. I miss walking into my pub and my barman hands me a Guinness without fail. I miss being able to leave my wallet, phone and keys at the bar when I go to the toilet or out for a smoke.
That said. I won’t move back to Ireland for a long long time. I can’t. Don’t get me wrong; I love being Irish, but I can’t stand Ireland.


I don’t miss being out of work. I don’t miss seeing my town go further and further down the swanny. I don’t miss seeing my friends out of work. I don’t miss the pettiness in my local village. I don’t miss the Irish way of doing things.

It is sad to say, but every time I go home (about every 4 months or so), there are fewer and fewer shops trading. It really is sad because there are so many trying their best.

And if you miss home…all you have to do is go to the passport office on Cromwell road(ironic or what!?!) and hang around the waiting area. It’ll piss ya right off!!!

cashback

Alessandra wrote: »

Sometimes. I miss nights out in Ireland. People ate friendlier so it's easier to get chatting. People here don't branch out of their comfort zone too much.

I have found that to be true. It feels like people here need a fortnight's notice to go for a few pints. Well, not everyone but in general, people are less spontaneous.

Brianderunner

Very little i miss about Ireland tbh now after 14 months here in London. I fly home every month or so and do all the things i want to do, like sporting events, road races, etc, i.e. catch the highlights and skip the lowlights. Every time i go back i can't believe how sh*t Ireland actually is in comparison to London, regardless of whether its Dublin or my hometown Limerick, how small minded and petty everyone is, how crap the transport is and how bloody expensive everything is there. Never sad to leave the place, but i'm very close to my family so the monthly trips home (as well as a few trips over for them) keep the relationships going.

That being said i'm lucky London is the city i happened to find a job in. I couldnt see myself living in any other city in England or indeed Europe now that i have a taste for London and i do look at the departure boards in airports and say to myself thank fck i'm flying back to London and not some of those other places like Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, etc.